Albishi W, AlShayhan F, Alfridy A, Alaseem A, Elmaraghy A. Acromioclavicular joint separation: Controversies and treatment algorithm.
Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2024;
16:94037. [PMID:
38404928 PMCID:
PMC10891146 DOI:
10.52965/001c.94037]
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Abstract
In this article, we present an uptodate outline of acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation. A clear understanding of acromioclavicular joint injury in terms of the mechanism of injury, clinical picture, diagnostic imaging, and most updated surgical techniques used for the treatment can provide the best care for those patients. This article describes updated treatment strategies for AC separation, including type III AC separation which is known most controversial. Finally, we present a proposed treatment algorithm that can aid in the treatment of AC separation from the most updated evidence.
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